L'Ira del Baccano - The Praise of Folly (2026)
I like the intent more than the execution here. The record has weight, and I respect the live-leaning, extended instrumental approach, but it never fully locks into something memorable. The riffs are solid, the spacey passages are competent, and the transitions are serviceable — yet I keep waiting for a moment that truly defines the album. Instead, it often feels like a well-played rehearsal of ideas I’ve heard before in heavy psych and prog-doom.
There’s atmosphere, yes, but not enough tension within that atmosphere. The long tracks drift instead of escalate. When the band leans into groove, it works; when it stretches into cosmic abstraction, it starts to feel padded. I don’t dislike it — it’s just not distinct enough to demand repeat listens.
3 Pros
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Organic performance feel – The live, mostly one-take recording gives it authenticity and momentum.
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Textural layering – Synths and guitar effects add space beyond standard stoner-doom riffing.
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Dynamic shifts within tracks – There are attempts at structural development rather than static repetition.
3 Cons
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Lack of memorable motifs – Few riffs or passages truly stick after the album ends.
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Sprawl without payoff – Extended runtimes don’t always justify themselves dramatically.
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Genre comfort zone – Heavy psych/prog-doom tropes dominate more than innovation.
Genre: Stoner Rock
Country: Italy
Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 88th / 171
Highlight: Stigma
Made me think of:
Motorpsycho
King Buffalo
Bong
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